Israeli Song is an album by saxophonist Eli Degibri.

Background and recording

This was Degibri's fifth recording as leader. Most of the tracks are Degibri's originals; the other band members wrote one each. On the title track, "After a slowly unfurling a capella intro, Degibri moves into the gorgeous melody supported by Mehldau's slow chordal accompaniment."

Israeli Song (album)

Reception

The Down Beat reviewer observed that, "Though the members of the band shine during their individual solos, the musicians are deferential to Degibri's spirited tenor and soprano playing."

Israeli Song (album)

Track listing

"Unrequited" "Mr. R.C." "Judy the Dog" "Jealous Eyes" "Manic Depressive" "Bebop" "Liora" "Look What You Do To Me" "Third Plane" "Somewhere over the Rainbow" "Israeli Song"

Israeli Song (album)

Personnel

Eli Degibri – tenor sax, soprano sax

Brad Mehldau – piano

Ron Carter – bass

Al Foster – drums

References

2010 albums

Eli Degibri albums